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Noise Forecast

In response to a request from readers, included below is an unofficial assessment of which 2025 concert events are likely to be loudest and generate the most noise pollution. If you have input or expertise that could help refine this preliminary assessment, please use the Contact Us form to contribute it.

• Information below last updated 3/16/25. C

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Shortlist of Events Expected to be Loudest

1. Mon, May 5: Seether
   Music Genre: Hard Rock / Post-Grunge
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: Known for high distortion, heavy guitar riffs, and powerful drums typical of hard rock/post-grunge performances.

2. Sun, May 25: The Black Keys – No Rain No Flowers Tour
   Music Genre: Blues Rock / Garage Rock
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: Raw, distorted sound, heavy guitar jams, and high energy, common in garage rock shows.

3. Fri, Jun 27: Dirty Heads
   Music Genre: Reggae Rock / Rap Rock
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: Booming bass and energetic rhythms typical of reggae and rap rock performances.

4. Sun, Jun 29: Styx & Kevin Cronin
   Music Genre: Classic Rock
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: Arena rock performance with loud guitars, drums, and large-scale sound designed for big venues.

5. Fri, Aug 8: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
   Music Genre: Psychedelic / Garage Rock
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: Known for aggressive, fuzz-laden rock with intense sound, including mosh pits and high energy.

6. Sun, Aug 10: Slightly Stoopid
   Music Genre: Reggae Rock / Ska Punk
   Expected Loudness Level: High
   Reason for Loudness: High-energy performances with deep bass and aggressive punk tempos contributing to high volume.

Full Schedule Analysis

• Wed, Apr 30: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
  Music Genre: Americana / Southern Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Full-band rock sound, strong but not as overpowering as hard rock or metal acts.

• Mon, May 5: Seether
  Music Genre: Hard Rock / Post-Grunge
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: Known for high distortion, heavy guitar riffs, and powerful drums typical of hard rock/post-grunge performances.

• Fri, May 9: Dwight Yoakam
  Music Genre: Country Rock / Honky-Tonk
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Rock-influenced honky-tonk band with high energy but not as loud as hard rock.

• Thu, May 22: Leon Bridges
  Music Genre: Soul / R&B
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Smooth, soulful performance with significant amplification but not extreme loudness.

• Sun, May 25: The Black Keys – No Rain No Flowers Tour
  Music Genre: Blues Rock / Garage Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: Raw, distorted sound, heavy guitar jams, and high energy, common in garage rock shows.

• Sat, May 31: Louis C.K.
  Music Genre: Stand-up Comedy (Spoken Word)
  Expected Loudness Level: Low
  Reason for Loudness: Stand-up comedy show with only voice amplification and audience laughter, which is much quieter than music performances.

• Wed, Jun 4: Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen
  Music Genre: Americana / Country Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: A roots-rock band with a robust but moderate sound that fits within the medium loudness range.

• Fri, Jun 20: Old Dominion
  Music Genre: Contemporary Country
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: High-energy country rock show with well-amplified sound but not as loud as rock or harder genres.

• Fri, Jun 27: Dirty Heads
  Music Genre: Reggae Rock / Rap Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: Booming bass and energetic rhythms typical of reggae and rap rock performances.

• Sun, Jun 29: Styx & Kevin Cronin
  Music Genre: Classic Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: Arena rock performance with loud guitars, drums, and large-scale sound designed for big venues.

• Wed, Jul 23: Cake
  Music Genre: Alternative Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Known for their groovy, alternative rock with a playful but not overpowering volume.

• Sat, Jul 26: Beck (with Colorado Symphony)
  Music Genre: Alternative / Orchestral Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: While Beck's style is typically not as loud, his performances with the orchestra have substantial volume due to amplification and orchestral backing.

• Fri, Aug 8: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
  Music Genre: Psychedelic / Garage Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: Known for aggressive, fuzz-laden rock with intense sound, including mosh pits and high energy.

• Sun, Aug 10: Slightly Stoopid
  Music Genre: Reggae Rock / Ska Punk
  Expected Loudness Level: High
  Reason for Loudness: High-energy performances with deep bass and aggressive punk tempos contributing to high volume.

• Fri, Aug 22: Gavin Adcock
  Music Genre: Country / Country Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Country-rock show with a lively full-band sound that is energetic but not excessively loud.

• Sat, Aug 23: Chicago
  Music Genre: Classic Rock / Jazz-Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Classic rock sound with a strong horn section, but their shows are more focused on clarity and musicality than volume.

• Thu, Sep 4: “Weird Al” Yankovic
  Music Genre: Comedy Rock / Parody
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: A rock-style performance with a live band, but it focuses more on humor and musicality than raw volume.

• Sat, Sep 6: Train
  Music Genre: Pop Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: Upbeat and melodic pop rock show, with clear sound but not as loud as a traditional rock concert.

• Fri, Sep 12: The Red Clay Strays – Get Right Tour
  Music Genre: Southern Rock / Country Rock
  Expected Loudness Level: Medium
  Reason for Loudness: A Southern rock band with high energy and sound, but not as loud as the heaviest rock bands.